Local News and Social Notes from Washington Area
D F Macon Auctioneer and activities around Washington are noted with visits from Davenport residents including Mrs Mary Hancher and Ear D Payne. Shoppers and visitors from Kalona Keota and Cedar Rapids are listed along with a shoe sale and an athletic exhibition in Marshalltown featuring Mr Buckwalter in a boxing bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Watson
Virginia May
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Reister Bros
Marvin Buckwalter
Sadee McAvoy
McAvoy
Buckwalters
Marshalltown
Buckwalter
Maasdam Enters 14 in Little Six Indoor Meet at Iowa City
Washington high school track coach Maasdam lists fourteen entrants for the Little Six indoor season opener at the University Field House in Iowa City. Key names include Walker, Bealer, Pearson, Trotman, Kiesey, Anderson, Langer, Stewart, Carstensen, Weeks, Finke, Mace, Turner, and Atkinson, with event entries across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and relays. Vivienne Neff returns to Burlington school after visiting family and meeting her new niece Peverly Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maasdam
Washington High School
University Field House
Iowa City
Bill Walker
Don Bealer
Dave Pearson
Jack Trotman
Bill Kiesey
Bob Anderson
Bill Langer
M. Atkinson
Clinton Stewart
Gordon Carstensen
R. Weeks
G. Mace
Kinke
Ellis Finke
Dick Turner
Maasdam
Walker
Pearson
Maasham
Trotman
Anderson
F. Finke
Kiesey
Atkinson
Stewart
Bealer
W. Finke
Mace
Carstensen
Turner
Vivienne Neff
Burlington
Ida Neff
Daryl Tucker
Peverly Vivienne Tucker
Hospital dismissals include Goodwin Gregory Crone baby
At the hospital Marilyn Goodwin was dismissed last night Raymond Gregory of Harper was dismissed this morning following a tonsillectomy yesterday Mrs Don Crone and baby Pauline were dismissed this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Goodwin
Raymond Gregory
Harper
Don Crone
Baby
Pauline
Fourth Ward Republican Caucus Held Friday Evening
The Fourth Ward Republican caucus meets Friday evening March 25 at 8:00 in Dr. Fred Reid's office. Eleven delegates will be chosen for the county convention and one committeeman and one committeewoman selected.
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Fourth Ward
Fred Reid
Kentucky Derby Sold Out Weeks in Advance
International Sports Editor Davis J. Walsh notes the Kentucky Derby is nearly sold out six weeks ahead with 17,000 box seats gone and about 27,000 reserved seats. estimates 20,000 walk‑around tickets and 5,000 covered stand seats, leaving infield access as arrangements are made. He recalls past crowds and doubts about financing, predicting a large Derby day turnout despite tight availability.
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Davis J. Walsh
International News Service
New York
INS
Churchill Downs
Pinkertons
Mrs Charlies Brown Returns Home From Iowa City Hospital
Mrs Charlies Brown is home from University Hospital Iowa City where she was a patient for some time and is much better She can have visitors but must go to Iowa City each afternoon for treatments Marion S George County Treasurer reminds that March 31 is the last day to pay first half taxes without penalty Des Moines visitor Louis Kaplan notes business in town Mrs Earl Bickford and Marie Jackson plan Kalona visit for an Eastern Star dinner and the ensuing work Kalona Chapter Eastern Star holds its school of instruction today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Brown
University Hospital
Iowa City
Towa City
Marion S. George
Louis Kaplan
Des Moines
Earl Bickford
Marie Jackson
Kalona
Eastern Star
Hedgehog Prefers Darkness and Dawn Retreats
The hedgehog avoids daylight and stays hidden in its retreat during the day. It is most active at dawn or dusk, seeking cover and nourishment away from bright light.
YMCA Gray marble tourney crowns Centennial winner
The Y M C A Gray marble tournament took place at four grade schools after school. Lonnie Corbin defeated Douglas Morrison to win Centennial, with Morrison and Corbin to represent Centennial in the city meet at the Y. Lincoln and Wallace held contests won by Spindler and Pehler respectively, while Heights and Wallace entries were led by Burham and Trask. full results not yet reported to the Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Bob Lowe
Wallace J
Wayne Pratt
Albert Shaw
Frederick Pehler
Bob Anderson
Gene Trask
Wallace
Heights School
Everet Burham, Jr
Cubs Sign Dozen New Men In 1938 Roster Shuffle
Chicago manager Charlie Grimm adds twelve newcomers to the Cubs roster as he aims to repeat in the pennant race. Regulars stay largely the same with Tony Lazzeri as a key addition and Gioco infield/outfield shifts. Pitching remains a concern despite returning health for French and Davis.
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Los Angeles
Chicago Cub
Charlie Grimm
Cubs
New York Giants
Grimm
Tony
Lazzeri
New York Yankee
Collins
Jim Collins
Phil Cavarretta
Billie Herman
Stanley Hack
Bill Jurgesa
State Mesner
Bobby Mattick
Anthony York
Tulsa
Frank Demaree
Augie Galan
Joe Marty
George Stainback
Jim Asbell
Jersey City
Coaker Triplett
Memphis
Gabby Hartnett
Hartnett
Ken O'Dea
Bob Garbark
Birmingham
Larry French
Curt Davis
Clyde Shoun
French
Davis
Tex Carlton
Charley Root
Bill Lee
Chicago
Roy Parmalee
Clay Bryant
Walt Higbe
Moline
al Epperly
Bob Logan
Indianapolis
Newel Kimball
Milwaukee
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chess Very Old Game
The article notes chess arrived in Europe via India and Persia but its origins remain lost in antiquity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
India
Persia
Invite Farmers to See Motion Picture at City Hall
A special educational meeting at City Hall on Tuesday evening March 29 aims to inform farmers about practical protection of revenue crops. The event, sponsored by the Agricultural Mutual Insurance Association of Des Moines, offers free admission with no obligations. Mr. Tra Coon of Ainsworth promotes up-to-date hail insurance plans and mentions local agents will track crop acres yield location and price per bushel annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Coon
Ainsworth
Agricultural Mutual Insurance Association of
Des Moinés
Mutual
Iowa
Coon
Faith in Promises Wanes, Maier Warns During Lutheran Hour
Dr. Walter A. Maier told a coast to coast audience that trust in promises and programs has eroded. He cited war, broken treaties, Wall Street disclosures, and rising repudiations in courts and homes as signs of widespread cynicism and urged churches to call people back to God and His word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Walter A. Maier
Maier
Wall Street
Poultry Demand Keeps Prices High Say Frank Priebe
Frank Priebe notes poultry sells above a year ago while meat prices fall. People eat more chicken and eggs as pork products rise and fall. meat packers push meat consumption. He cites a railroad booklet showing poultry purchases outpacing beef and a healthy market as demand stays strong.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Baled Straw Fire at Havre Farm
A small fire at the Sam Witting farm east of Havre burned several straw bales in a horse barn. Neighbors helped pull bales out and water the area while Harvey Meek brought the Farmers' Mutual fire truck. The barn was saved and only partly burned bales remained.
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Havre
Sam Witting
Harvey Meek
Mutual
McAvoy Beauty Salon Opens With New Equipment
The McAvoy Beauty Salon unveils a redecorated shop with new chairs aprons fans work tables and a spring opening. The feature highlights include the Du-Art permanent wave machine a Silver wireless unit and Bay machineless permanents, signaling a full beauty service upgrade in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAvoy
McAvoy's
Parker joins GOP bid for state superintendent post
Des Moines March 23 Jesse M Parker of Lake Mills becomes the fifth Republican to announce candidacy for state superintendent of public instruction on the Republican ticket He also resigns as state supervisor of rural schools effective May 1
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Des Moines
Jesse M. Parker
Lake Mills
Miss Parker
Chinese Claim Victory Over Japanese Force Along Peiping Rail
Chinese reports claim a 16 000 strong Japanese column was wiped out by a flanking encirclement along the Peiping railway. They say the Suchow threat is removed by this sudden victory and that Chinese forces achieved the decisive breakthrough.
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Shanghai
Peiping
Suchow
Mussolini Issues New Peace Warning on War Anniversary
In Rome on March 23 Italian leader Mussolini marked fascism’s 19th anniversary with a stern warning to the world. He asserted Italy seeks peace but warned that if war comes they will win.
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Rome
INS
Mussolini
Italy
Army supply bill advances in House committee
The House appropriations committee favorable reported the army supply bill totaling 447 million 808 thousand 555 dollars. It is described as the largest army re armament appropriation since 1921 and stems from the administration's program.
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Washington, D. C
House Appropriations Committee
Iowa City Prepares State Music Festival For 7000 Contestants
Iowa City officials plan for the annual state music festival as schools prep for sub district and district contests. About 7 000 finalists are expected to attend in early May with events scheduled May 5 6 and 7 at university facilities.
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Iowa City
Four-H Club Meet Delaware Township
George Masonholder notes Union township Four-H club will gather Thursday evening at M. D. Fulton home. Bud Ellis works on re shingling the house at H. I. May homestead at Columbus City. Mayardt family has moved into John Teeter property.
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George
Prison Chaplain Addresses Ys Men at Dinner Meeting
Rev. Mr. Rees chaplain of the Town state penitentiary at Ft. Madison spoke to about fifty Washington Ys Men and their ladies on the topic Criminals What the Prisons are Doing for Them. He described prison problems and the aim of reintegrating inmates as useful citizens.
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Mr. Rees
Ft. Madison
Washington Y
Rees
Iowa hosts biggest interschool athletic meet April 2
The University of Iowa prepares for the state interscholastic track and field championships and the M C C A swimming and diving titles at the fieldhouse on April 2. Competitors range from 10 years old to college graduates with Davenport Cedar Rapids and Des Moines favored to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Lenten Service At Trinity Lutheran Tonight
The mid week Lenten service at Trinity Lutheran Church starts at 8 o clock with Rev. Theodore C. Meibohm continuing the series The Seven Words From the Cross The sermon centers on My God My God Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me from St Matthew 27 45 49 Visitors are welcome at these services.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Theodore C. Meibohm
Republican Caucus at Franklin Center Schoolhouse
The republican caucus of Franklin Center precinct will be held Friday evening at eight o'clock March 25 at the Franklin Center schoolhouse. Members of the county committee will be selected and delegates to the county convention chosen.
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Franklin Center
Iowa Skies Clear with Warmer Weather Forecast
Iowa skies were clear following spring rains in the eastern section. Temperatures rose in the western and northern areas with Davenport and Keokuk reaching 74 degrees yesterday. Sioux City dipped below freezing this morning before warmer conditions return.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Davenport
Keokuk
Sioux City
Parmalees from Valier Visit in Junction
Mr and Mrs Parmalee of Valier Montana and their daughter Mrs George Branch of Chicago visit relatives in Columbus Junction Iowa with Mr and Mrs J M Parmalee of Valier also noted visiting the taters parents in Davenport Iowa.
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Mrs. Parmalee
Valier, Mont
Junction
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Mar
Lois Wells
Sioux Falls
8. D
C. Bell
J. M. Parmalee Valier
Mont
George Branch
Chicago
John L. Oconnor
Davenport
Tater
Heavy Savings Bond Purchases Across Nation Reported
Washington post office reported 85 812 50 cash value in savings bonds for the year ending August 31 1937 including mail orders Chicago led national sales with 25 577 200. About 16 000 post offices are authorized to sell bonds and 92 percent remains in the government.
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Washington
Iowa
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Treasury Department
Mos
Earle Barnes Takes Post in New Jersey
Earle Barnes son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Barnes of Crawfordsville has been chosen supervisor of vocal music in West Orange New Jersey schools. He previously led Harrison New York schools music for three years building a 90 member marching band and now oversees a spring operetta with 135 pupils. The new role raises his salary and allows him to focus on voice teaching.
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Earle Barnes
Harvey Barnes
Crawfordsville
West Orange
Barnes
Harrison
N. Y
Dessert Terms Appear in English Menu Notes
A brief note explains that "Sweet" is the English designation for dessert and "'joint' refers to meat on English menus, clarifying culinary terms used in the period.
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Holland
Holland Furnaces
Hedgehog
Anne Shirley
Sally Eilers
the Fox
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Dick Purcell
DR. Maier
Frank Priebes
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Dick McCleery
Trinity Lutheran
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